There are several scenic treks to enjoy while visiting this area but amongst the most enchanting and ancient of paths is the Punta della Campanella. Walk through the early pilgrimage route taking you through Benedictine vineyards, past Mount San Costanzo and enjoy epic views of the surrounding foliage, vegetation, and island as a whole.
There are plenty of great hikes to start your day with that take you through a multitude of nature, while involving mythical history and beautiful vistas. There is an incredible amount of places to spend the day that are only a short boat ride, or train trip away. Grab a ferry from the Marina Grande or hire a private tour boat to take you around the Isle of Capri and peek into the less popular grottos and go swimming in the shimmering clear waters.
You can take an easy thirty minute train to the ancient city of Pompeii. Enjoy immaculate views of Mt. Vesuvius and admire the ruins that are constantly being unearthed and restored. There are also a plethora of vineyards to explore and wines to sample in Sorrento area.
Be guided by a wine aficionado through the winding trees and taste some authentic Italian wine. Once the sun is extinguished behind the cliff faces and stacked buildings of Sorrento, the streets are clear of traffic and tourists and instead become very tranquil. Fauno Notte Club is one of the preferred lounges that provides bumping live music, tasty tropical drinks, as well as a chic and entertaining interior.
Located beneath the heart of the city, in a downstairs area under Piazza Tasso. Explore the old section of Sorrento and wander through the magnificent buildings that occupy this space, such as the cloister and church of San Francesco.
Be transported back in time as you walk through the narrow streets, and admire the varying mix of architectural styles. Sorrento has art and history repositories scattered throughout its ancient alleyways and courtyards.
One of the most noted is the four-story, twenty-four room monolith of the Correale di Terranova Museum. Sectioned chronologically from room to room, it accommodates priceless 17th and 18th paintings, an incredible porcelain collection, among an extensive catalogue of items. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful museums in Italy and is meticulously cared for by the lasting members of the Correale family.
Plus, you can enjoy a coffee and pastry while you peruse the eclectic art. Being a seaside town, Sorrento boasts incredible views of the glittering expanse of ocean and commuting barges and ships. Enjoy the perfumed breeze as you make your way down the cliff with ease. You can pass through the main port of the region, Marina Piccolo or continue on to its fanciful companion, Marina Grande that is not so much of a port now but an offbeat fishing village that contains delicious seafood and interesting shops.
With Sorrento as your sunny springboard, spend a day in Naples, a day exploring the Amalfi Coast, and a day split between Pompeii and the town of Sorrento. While Paestum Greek temples , Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum an ancient Roman site like Pompeii , and the island of Capri are decent options, they are worthwhile only if you give the area more time.
For a blitz tour from Rome, you could have breakfast on the early Rome—Naples express train about — , do Naples and Pompeii in a day, and be back in Rome in time for Letterman. That's exhausting, but more memorable than a fourth day in Rome. In the afternoon, Naples' street life slows and many sights close as the temperature soars.
The city comes back to life in the early evening. Sorrento, wedged on a ledge between the mountains and the Mediterranean, is an attractive resort of 20, residents and — in the summer — as many tourists. It's as well-located for regional sightseeing as it is a pleasant place to stay and stroll.
The Sorrentines have gone out of their way to create a completely safe and relaxed place for tourists to spend money. Everyone seems to speak fluent English and work for the Chamber of Commerce. Spritzed by lemon and olive groves, this gateway to the Amalfi Coast has an unspoiled old quarter, a lively main shopping street, a spectacular cliffside setting, and easy public transportation. The Amalfi Coast offers one of the world's great bus rides: The coastal trip from Sorrento to Salerno will leave your mouth open and your film exposed.
You'll gain respect for the Italian engineers who built the road — and even more respect for the bus drivers who drive it. As you hyperventilate, notice how the Mediterranean, a sheer foot drop below, twinkles. Cantilevered garages, hotels, and villas cling to the vertical terrain. Beautiful sandy coves tease from far below and out of reach. Gasp from the right side of the bus as you head toward Salerno, and the left on the way back to Sorrento.
Traffic is so heavy that in the summer local cars are allowed to drive only every other day: even-numbered license plates one day, odd the next.
Buses and tourists foolish enough to drive here are exempt from this system. The Amalfi Coast towns are pretty but generally touristy, congested, overpriced, and a long hike above tiny beaches. The real Amalfi thrill is the scenic drive. If you need a destination, consider Positano, an easy day trip from Sorrento.
Specializing in scenery and sand, the town of Positano hangs halfway between Sorrento and Amalfi town on the most spectacular stretch of the coast. There's little to do here but enjoy the beach and views and window-shop. Capri, made famous as the vacation hideaway of Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius, is today a world-class tourist trap where gawky tourists search for the rich and famous but find only their prices.
A quick boat ride from Sorrento, this four-mile-by-two-mile "Island of Dreams" is a zoo in July and August. Other times of year it provides a relaxing and scenic break from the cultural gauntlet of Italy.
While Capri has some Roman ruins and an interesting 14th-century Carthusian monastery, its chief attraction is its famous Blue Grotto and its best activity is a scenic hike. Pompeii, stopped in its tracks by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, offers the best look anywhere at what life in Rome must have been like 2, years ago.
An entire city of well-preserved ruins is yours to explore. Once a thriving commercial port of 20,, Pompeii grew from Greek and Etruscan roots to become an important Roman city. Then Pompeii was buried under 30 feet of hot mud and volcanic ash. For archaeologists this was a shake-and-bake windfall, teaching them volumes about daily Roman life. When touring Pompeii, remember this was a booming trading city. Take a look at our selection of hotels in Sorrento Day One If you are arriving in afternoon most likely, given travel times from the major airports and train stations , you'll have time to check in to your hotel and pop out for a look at the town of Sorrento.
Day Two Today you can dedicate to a number of things, depending on your mood and inclination: Relax on one of Sorrento's beaches Take a day trip to Capri , the Amalfi Coast , or Pompeii Take to the seas with a boat tour For dinner, we suggest choosing one of the waterfront restaurants in the fishing village of Marina Grande.
Transport and Rental - Piano di Sorrento. Positano Scooter. Explore the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento on two wheels. Guided tours - Sant'Agnello. Day trips by land and sea departing from Sorrento for Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Small groups Hotel pickup Licensed guides. Most popular. Only have one day to visit all of Sorrento? Here's the perfect day trip itinerary! Self-guided Sorrento Walking Tour.
Where to Stay: the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. Where to book your hotel or accommodation on the Amalfi Coast or in Sorrento.
Beaches in Sorrento.
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